Albania Indie Travel Guide

Albania has come late to the party of former Eastern countries now attracting
Western visitors, but things are quickly moving in the right direction. After
decades of corruption and neglect, Albania is now on track to join its European
neighbors in becoming a hotspot for international tourists ready to take advantage
of the relatively low prices in a scenic new frontier. Right now Albania is mainly
for the more adventurous, but it’s not likely to stay that way for long.

What To Do

Tirana is the capital city and the first place most visitors will enter. The city
has a compact center and is easy to explore on foot. The architecture reminds
newcomers of European influences as well as those left over from the Ottoman Empire
days. The clock tower in the city center is a great place to start your exploration
of Tarina.

Gjirokaster is a small and scenic town that travelers are finding. With an easily
manageable size and layout you can see the old center and the Ottoman-era architecture
in a pleasant setting, but the main draw is the castle on top of the hill.

There is a large archeological site called Butrint on the southern coast near
the border with Greece. Transportation is available from the nearby southern town
of Saranda.

Where To Stay

There are hostels
in Tirana as well as in Gjirokaster
and Saranda.
Of course, there are hotels
in all these cities as well, but as with anywhere the better and cheaper places
fill up well in advance so plan ahead.

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Albania

Albania has come late to the party of former Eastern countries now attracting
Western visitors, ...